Data Entry Keyers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $42,190 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.28
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $55,080
Employed locally 270
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $42,190
    75th
    $50,660
    90th
    $55,080

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 50% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Entry Keyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,240
    Bismarck, ND $53,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,060
    District of Columbia $51,860
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,790
    Albuquerque, NM $51,780

    Nearby metros — Data Entry Keyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $51,860
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,620
    California $45,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,370

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,240
    Office Clerks, General$44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Entry Keyers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Des Moines, IA is $20.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.9% above the national median of $39,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Entry Keyers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.